Question: Are all smart phones today, no matter the manufacturer, capable of recording audio using a built-in mic; and is it easy to copy/move the audio files to a desktop computer and/or email them to others?

This would not be for recording VO jobs or even auditions, but only for reference.

I'm pretty sure all smartphones are capable of recording audio, although the capabilities for using an aftermarket mic may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer (and iPhone to Android).

I find the Dropbox app to be quite handy in sharing audio (and other) files among devices. Of course, you should also be able to email something you recorded on your phone, directly from your phone, without having to move it to your desktop._________________Lee Gordon
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Mike... Both Apple and Android app stores carry a number of smartphone recording solutions, from ultra simple to multi track. Many reporters, documentary producers, and podcasters use their smartphones for field recording. It ain't studio quality, but most current phones can give you serviceable audio using the speakerphone function. Audio files can be easily shared with cloud services like Dropbox, iCloud, and Google Drive.

I find the quality of the iPhone mic to be pretty OK for what it is, although I personally use the built-in mic just for toying around

If you have a USB class-compliant audio interface and the right software (check Twistedwave on iOS, for example), you can record with the same quality as in a PC._________________borja abad, spanish voiceover
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I use twisted wave app on iPhone, and it can email directly wav files to client. Sometimes with internal mic, and sometimes with the hands free headphone mic. The most important thing is room sound, and mic placement so you don't get plosives. Usually I carry with me an iRIG studio mic, wich can be connected to android, iphone, mac and pc.
If I need to sync a voice over to a video, I use Lumafusion app on IOS.
I also have a Centrance Mic Port interface, but found it to be a little more clunky in comparison.
When I had Android couldn't really find reliable apps for doing this type of things.
Hope this helps!

I use twisted wave app on iPhone, and it can email directly wav files to client. Sometimes with internal mic, and sometimes with the hands free headphone mic. The most important thing is room sound, and mic placement so you don't get plosives. Usually I carry with me an iRIG studio mic, wich can be connected to android, iphone, mac and pc.
If I need to sync a voice over to a video, I use Lumafusion app on IOS.
I also have a Centrance Mic Port interface, but found it to be a little more clunky in comparison.
When I had Android couldn't really find reliable apps for doing this type of things.
Hope this helps!